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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 618.67 and 337.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 618.67 and 337.30 is: 465.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 618.67 = 337.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/618.67 = 337.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 618.67 × 337.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 208,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,679.22/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.78

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